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Danazol + Nilotinib

Severity: Moderate

Danazol and Nilotinib: moderate interaction.

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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.

Summary

Danazol inhibits CYP3A4 and may increase nilotinib exposure. This raises the risk of QT prolongation and other nilotinib adverse effects.

What this interaction means in plain words

Danazol and Nilotinib can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.

Evidence level: Low

Why it happens

Danazol inhibits CYP3A4-mediated metabolism of nilotinib.

What to do

Obtain an ECG and monitor electrolytes. Consider reducing the nilotinib dose or choosing an alternative to danazol.

What to ask your pharmacist

  • Should I take them at different times of day?
  • Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
  • Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Danazol with Nilotinib?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Danazol and Nilotinib can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Danazol inhibits CYP3A4 and may increase nilotinib exposure. This raises the risk of QT prolongation and other nilotinib adverse effects.

How serious is the interaction between Danazol and Nilotinib?

MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Obtain an ECG and monitor electrolytes. Consider reducing the nilotinib dose or choosing an alternative to danazol.

What other medicines interact with Nilotinib?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Nilotinib with, for example, Amiodarone, Arsenic trioxide, Disopyramide. The full list is on the Nilotinib page.

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